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Over $100M worth of gold sold by Costco as the precious metal surges in value

December 20, 2023 -

"You've probably read about the fact that we're selling one-ounce gold bars. We sold over $100 million of gold during the quarter [that ended Sept. 30]," said CFO Richard Galanti during an earnings call on Thursday, Dec. 14. This is the first quarter of Costco's 2024 fiscal year.

Costco started selling the one-ounce gold bars of Swiss refiner PAMP Suisse and South African manufacturer Rand Refinery in September. The bars are made of 24-karat gold and currently sell ...

Copper crisis threatens future of “clean” energy – there’s not nearly enough of this metal available for the world to go “green”

May 08, 2023 -

So-called "renewable" energy relies heavily on earth-based metals like copper that have to be found, mined, and converted into usable material in things like solar panels and batteries. The problem, besides the fact that all this mining is highly destructive to the planet, is that there simply is not enough copper to facilitate the "green" transition.

"There's a huge crisis," says Doug Kirwin, a geologist who was among the first to work at a copper deposit now known as Oyu ...

BMW issues “do not drive” order for 90,000 vehicles due to defective airbags that can explode metal fragments into your face

May 07, 2023 -

The roughly 90,000 vehicles were built between 2000 and 2015 and were outfitted with defective airbags made by Takata and have a high likelihood of not activating in the event of a crash. (Related: Two American vehicle companies recall over 600 electric trucks due to safety issues.)

"These vehicles are seven to 22 years old, and the risk to vehicle occupants is dire," wrote the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a statement after it published its own ...

CLEAN FOOD WATCH: 6 Foods that are likely to be contaminated with heavy metals

August 23, 2023 -

The move comes nearly two years after a shocking Congressional report found that baby food products from seven different companies contained significant levels of toxic metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.

In the study, researchers found that infants 6 to 24 months and 24 to 60 months old are the most highly exposed to cadmium in common foodstuffs. The levels of cadmium in these products exceed the maximum tolerable intake level set by the Agency for Toxic ...

Bulletproof but not corrosion-proof: Tesla Cybertrucks start to RUST after “two days in the rain”

February 20, 2024 -

Back in 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk bragged that the $79,000 Cybertruck is "literally bulletproof" thanks to its "ultra-hard stainless steel" body. But drivers have taken to Tesla online forums to lament the vehicle's lack of resistance against corrosion. Several customers reported rust littering the outer shell after driving it for "two days in the rain."

One driver named Will said: "Throughout the LA rain, I noticed the corrosion was forming on the metal like other ...

“Green energy” mining is polluting rivers and farmland at an unsustainable pace, leaving 23 million people exposed to toxic waste

October 02, 2023 -

Rapid growth in metal mining for “green energy” is poisoning the food and water supply

The report finds that over 23 million people are currently impacted by toxic byproducts from the mines. Approximately 63,000 square-miles of flood plains and 297,800 miles of rivers are now polluted, due to aggressive “green energy” mining operations. These operations often use child labor to extract the rare earth elements needed to manufacture iPhones, solar cells, wind turbines, and batteries ...

Scientists discover evidence of SELF-HEALING METALS

July 21, 2023 -

The study, published in the journal Nature, found that pieces of pure platinum and copper spontaneously healed cracks caused by metal fatigue during nanoscale experiments. The experiments were designed specifically to study how such cracks form and spread in certain metals placed under a lot of stress.

"This was absolutely stunning to watch firsthand," said Brad Boyce, a materials scientist with the Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque. "What we have confirmed is ...

When it rains at Burning Man, it FLOODS and becomes SWAMP MAN

September 06, 2023 -

According to reports, event organizers barred Burning Man attendees from leaving the area because "widespread muddy conditions created treacherous driving conditions."

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Burning Man tweeted that all attendees would have to "hunker down" in their campsites because a slow-moving rainstorm is hovering over the area and blasting it with torrential rain.

"Check on your campmates and neighbors to make sure they're ok, and help them ...

Study: Marijuana users have high levels of HEAVY METALS in their blood and urine

December 18, 2023 -

The study published in Environmental Health Perspectives looked at more than 7,000 study participants and found that marijuana users have 27 percent higher levels of lead in their blood and 21 percent higher levels in their urine compared to people who don't use weed. Users also had 22 percent higher cadmium levels in their blood and 18 percent higher levels in their urine than non-users.

The study authors from Columbia University noted that although tobacco is the ...

Another key U.S. infrastructure installation has gone up in flames as Radius Recycling in Columbus, Ga., EXPLODED over the weekend

September 18, 2023 -

According to reports that are still developing, large flames and smoke were seen coming from behind a steel recycling plant, located at 712 Tenth Ave. in Columbus.

WTVM reported that Columbus Fire & EMS arrived on the scene quickly to deal with a fire at the facility. Fire Chief John Shull says no injuries or bystanders have been reported.

The intersection of Jackson Ave. and Victory Dr., along with most of Cussetta Rd., had to be closed off due to the explosion ...

Copper-gold price ratio indicates unhealthy economy, raising possibility of RECESSION

May 25, 2023 -

The copper-gold ratio is regularly used as a financial indicator by institutional asset managers to gauge the overall health of the economy, investor sentiment regarding the market and future inflation expectations. (Related: Central banks continue their streak of accumulating more gold in 2023.)

Copper and gold are two key commodities regularly traded in the American financial world due to their distinct properties and uses. Copper is an industrial metal widely used in ...

A dash of POISON: Major spice brands found to contain HEAVY METALS

July 21, 2023 -

The American nonprofit Consumer Reports (CR) first disclosed this in November 2021, after it tested 126 individual spice products. Spices from Walmart's Great Value, 365 by Whole Foods Market, La Flor Spices, McCormick & Co., Penzeys Spices and Spice Islands were among those tested.

Forty products – roughly one-third of the total tested – had high enough levels of heavy metals such as arsenic, lead and cadmium "to pose a health concern for children when regularly consumed ...

Walgreens in San Francisco CHAINING freezers shut to stop thieves from stealing pizza, ice cream 20 times a day

July 25, 2023 -

The following video footage captured by a customer at the Walgreens location on 16th Street and Geary Blvd. shows every single freezer case padlocked shut with chains.

The grocery aisles of this same Walgreens location have also been retrofitted with large sheets of Perspex and glass, behind which the products are kept out of reach of potential thieves.

The chains stay on the freezers and coolers overnight to prevent thieves who break in after hours from ...

Why is it so important to disclose “lead-based paint” when selling a home built before 1978, but it’s fine to inject babies and pregnant women with mercury-laced vaccines?

June 20, 2023 -

Most homeowners have heard, at least once, about lead-based paint warnings, when considering buying a home built before 1978, especially when young children or babies are (or will be) part of the equation. In fact, law requires sellers to disclose the presence of known lead-based paint hazards in the residence, and there are federally-approved forms, disclosures and pamphlets discussing preventing this type of poisoning. Failure to provide the correct form is subject to penalties ...

FDA warns consumers to throw away cheap cinnamon products that are heavily contaminated with LEAD

a month ago -

Multiple brands of cinnamon test high for LEAD

The lead levels are significant across multiple cinnamon brands, including: the La Fiesta brand sold by La Superior and SuperMercados; Marcum brand sold by Save A Lot stores; MK brands sold by SF Supermarket; Swad brand sold by Patel Brothers; El Chilar brand sold by La Joya Morelense; and Supreme Tradition brand sold by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. The lead levels ranged from 2.03 to 3.4 parts per million, which is more than ...

Study: Foods CONTAMINATED with toxic substances cause more than 13,000 CANCER cases each year in the U.S.

December 20, 2023 -

The study by researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) found that rice, wheat, leafy green vegetables, baby foods and dark chocolates with high heavy metal concentrations are connected to the thousands of cancer cases each year. Foods contaminated with metals such as lead and cadmium were linked to cases of bladder and lung cancer. Meanwhile, arsenic was linked to 7,000 cases of skin cancer.

Cadmium – a toxic metal found in nuts, potatoes, seeds, cereal grains, ...

HAZARDOUS AIRBAG: General Motors faces recall of 20 million vehicles

October 09, 2023 -

This development places GM among the companies most affected by the U.S. auto-safety regulators' push to recall around 52 million airbag inflators produced by the Tennessee-based auto supplier ARC Automotive.

These inflators have been associated with incidents where they explode with excessive force during vehicle collisions, causing metal fragments to strike vehicle occupants and resulting in fatalities and injuries.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...

DARK SECRETS: Your dark chocolate may contain lead and cadmium

7 days ago -

For people with a sweet tooth who are worried about their sugar intake, dark chocolate may seem like a healthier alternative to other sugary treats like cookies or milk chocolate.

After all, many studies have suggested that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help boost overall well-being. Additionally, dark chocolate contains relatively low levels of sugar.

The National Confectioners Association has even reported that more than 50 percent of survey takers ...

Automakers are abandoning plans to mass-produce EVs: People are finally seeing reality, says Toyota chairman

November 01, 2023 -

In recent months, automaker giants Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation have been issuing warnings about a sudden slowdown in consumer demand for EVs.

Compared to their Western counterparts, Japan's car manufacturing executives have been "more vocal" in pointing out the real challenges faced by EVs in the near term. Speaking in his capacity as head of the Japan Automobile Manufacturer's Association, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda said: "People are finally seeing ...

Harvard scientists believe debris of unidentified object found near Papua New Guinea could be remains of INTERSTELLAR SPACECRAFT

July 12, 2023 -

The Harvard pair recovered around 50 unusual iron spheres after tracking down an unidentified object, known as IM1, off the coast of Papua New Guinea as part of a $1.5 million underwater search mission. (Related: Harvard physicist wants to prove METEORITE that fell near Papua New Guinea is an ALIEN PROBE.)

Avi Loeb, former chair of Harvard's astronomy department who headed the research, noted that the latest lab analysis of the metal spheres revealed they are "anomalous" ...